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Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,040

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,095

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $492

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $17,395
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $16,570
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745  
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795  
Premium Package     950
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648  
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692  
Premium Package     830
Options (change) 1,540 1,540 950
Options (change) 1,340 1,340 830
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $20,100 $20,500 $19,040
Total Invoice $18,587 $18,951 $18,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $480
Model Year200920092011
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG24/35 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16205/55-16
Total Price$20,100$20,500$19,040
Adjustments for Features0-900-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,100$19,600$18,560
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0
Total Invoice$18,587$18,951$18,095
Adjustments for Features0-832-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,587$18,119$17,639
Cost Above Minimum$468$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092011
ModelFocusFocusForte
TrimSESSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,245$2,145$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-832-456

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelFocusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in104.3 in
Length175.0 in178.3 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height58.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,623 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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